Risk Management
Risk management is the practice of keeping firefighters safe, well trained and out of trouble.
Lt. Michael England, recovering from surgery after suffering burns and a broken leg in a flashover, says he entered the burning home believing people could be trapped
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About 180 firefighters battled the blaze at the vacant, red-tagged building for over an hour, after the 1905 church survived fires in 2013 and 2024 but has long drawn complaints over blight and dumping
Build a stronger inspection program that improves code compliance, firefighter readiness and emergency response
A NIOSH investigation shows how a routine transport escalated into a stabbing, and why dispatch coding, staging triggers and patient-notification practices all factored into the outcome
The Londonderry lieutenant didn’t realize he was injured at first and went back inside the home
The Institute for Firefighter Survivability will turn research, fatality investigations and near-miss lessons into practical guidance for fire departments
The impulse to act quickly must be balanced with the need to act wisely
Six recruits were hospitalized with dehydration and illness symptoms; the Montour Falls facility was also the site of the training death of Firefighter Peyton Morse in 2021
Firefighters drove through flames, abandoned burning apparatus and prepared fire shelters as conditions rapidly deteriorated during the Chelan Hills Fire
Danielson Fire Department officials say the department has only eight usable sets of PPE for 19 interior firefighters and will rely on mutual aid during the stand-down
A NIOSH investigation into a California behavioral health call shows how fast risk can escalate and why EMS crews need clear triggers to stage, disengage and call for law enforcement
How small shortcuts can quietly become firehouse culture — and what firefighters and officers can do to stop the drift before someone gets hurt
UC Merced researchers found the share of homes destroyed after wildfire exposure rose from about 3% to 18% over two decades despite efforts to harden properties
A 2026 lumber mill fire reinforces the lesson that silo construction and contents must be identified before crews commit to suppression tactics
Live fire training must be managed with rigorous preparation and adherence to regulations
Prioritization guidelines now include serious injury investigation selection criteria
A practical guide to expanding the command structure, maintaining situational awareness and keeping the IC focused on strategy
Stockton Engine 2 firefighters switched from a 2½-inch line to a deck gun when a gate slowed their attack, knocking down heavy fire before it spread to a neighboring business
Newark officials say the department has strengthened shipboard firefighting training, safety procedures and specialized response capabilities
The burnover that killed three firefighters on the Colorado-Utah border is the deadliest U.S. wildfire incident since the 2013 Yarnell Hill Fire, where 19 firefighters lost their lives in Arizona
From Worcester to Los Angeles, refrigerated warehouse fires pose unique challenges for fire crews
In this video, Gordon Graham outlines best practices for radio use to increase fireground efficiency and reduce risk
As the massive Boyle Heights warehouse fire burns, firefighters continued opening walls and concealed spaces to reach hidden fire
Cleveland is installing Safety Cloud technology on 36 fire department vehicles, sending alerts through apps such as Apple Maps and Waze
Easton officials are evaluating staffing, inspections and response procedures after a NIOSH report on the Hotel Hampton fire
Applying the NIST AI Risk Management Framework can help departments evaluate, deploy and govern emerging AI tools
Firefighter safety must go beyond the fireground, with cardiac health, roadway risks, fitness and wellness taking center stage in efforts to prevent LODDs
The Flint City Council approved funding to remodel kitchens at two fire stations to support firefighter well-being
Nearly four years after firefighter Austin Duran was fatally injured while moving a sand trailer, Apopka officials voted to destroy the equipment at the request of his family
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